Detroit weather in March

March in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Detroit · #477 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Detroit climate normals — March

Daytime high8°C / 46°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall7.9 cm / 3.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Detroit in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Detroit?
March in Detroit: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Detroit on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Detroit in March?
In March, Detroit averages a daily high of 8°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 74.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Detroit in March?
Detroit has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in March.
Does it snow in Detroit in March?
Detroit sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in March.

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